Abdullah Muzakir Walad

Abdullah Muzakir Walad (20 August 1920 – 2023) was an Aceh figure who served as Governor of Aceh from 1968 to 1978. He was a teacher, school principal, soldier, businessman, consultant, and adviser. His family nicknamed him “Muzzi”.

Early life Abdullah Muzakir Walad was born in Lubok Sukon, 20 August 1920. He finished his primary education at Hollandsch-Inlandsche School Sigli in 1935. Afterward, he continued high school at Meer Uitgebreid Lager Onderwijs and graduated in 1939. Walad continued his higher education at Kweekschool (Teacher training school) Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta and graduated in 1941.

Career After graduated from teacher training school, Walad started his career as a teacher and school principal at Sekolah Rakyat (People's School) VI from 1942 to 1946. He joined the military service when he worked as a teacher and school principal. In 1942, he enlisted in the KNIIL patrol troop, Stadswacht. One year later, he received semi-military education at a teacher training school run by the Japanese occupation government. On 25 April 1947, Walad enlisted in Division X of TRI and served as Commander of Section-VIII/Army Police. Nevertheless, he was still entrusted to carry out tasks related to the military. In 1961, he was appointed a member of Delegation 28, which was tasked to negotiate with Daud Beureuh to end the Darul Islam insurrection in Aceh. Besides, he removed kawedanan status in Aceh on 18 November 1974. Likewise, Center for Documentation and Information of Aceh was established under his rule.

Career Continuation After completing his term as Governor of Aceh, Abdullah Muzakir became Advisor to Mobil Oil Indonesia and Consultant for PT Arun LNG.